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BF3800A04860 - 3P CONTACTOR 38A AC3 48/60
MPN: BF3800A04860
Special Price
£100.82
£84.02
Regular Price
£168.05
Why Choose the BF3800A04860?
The Lovato BF3800A04860 is a three-pole contactor for dependable switching of AC-3 loads. It delivers 38A at 400V (18.5Kw) with a 48VAC 60Hz coil, providing consistent performance in industrial control panels. Flexible screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting speeds installation, while a 690 V rated insulation and 6 kV impulse withstand voltage support reliable operation in demanding conditions.
Built for long service, this BF38 series device offers 20,000,000 mechanical cycles, operates from -50 to 70 °C and up to 3000 m altitude, and weighs just 430 g. It meets IEC/EN/BS, UL and CSA standards (60947 series), has Pollution degree 3, and specifies terminal tightening torque of 2.5 to 3 Nm for secure connections.
Key Benefits
- AC-3 38A at 400V supports robust three-phase load switching.
- 48VAC 60Hz coil provides reliable, responsive contactor control.
- Screw or 35mm DIN rail mounting for fast, flexible installation.
- High insulation rating Ui 690 V enhances electrical safety margins.
- 6 kV impulse withstand improves resilience to transient overvoltages.
- Wide -50 to 70 °C operating range suits challenging environments.
- Long mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles reduces maintenance frequency.
Technical Specification
- Product type designation: BF38
- Number of poles: 3
- Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
- Ith (IEC): 56 A
- Terminal tightening torque: 2.5 to 3 Nm
- Weight: 430 g
- Mechanical life: 20000000 cycles
- Operating temperature: -50 to 70 °C
- Storage temperature: -60 to 80 °C
- Max altitude: 3000 m
- Pollution degree: 3
What’s Included
- Lovato BF3800A04860 three-pole contactor
- Manufacturer datasheet (download)
- Protective packaging
Applications
- AC-3 duty switching up to 38A at 400V
- Three-phase motor loads up to 18.5Kw at 400V
- Installations using 35mm DIN rail or screw mounting
- UL/CSA applications up to 30 HP at 480V
- Equipment operating between -50 and 70 °C and up to 3000 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What coil voltage and frequency does this contactor use?
It has an AC coil 60Hz rated at 48 V.
What is its IEC AC-3 rating at 400 V?
38A / 18.5Kw under IEC AC-3 duty at 400 V.
How can the BF3800A04860 be mounted?
It supports screw mounting or 35 mm DIN rail installation.
What standards does it conform to?
IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1; UL 60947-1 and 60947-4-1; CSA C22.2 n° 60947-1 and 60947-4-1.
What operating conditions does it support?
It operates from -50 to 70 °C, up to 3000 m altitude, Pollution degree 3.
Safety note: Install and commission by qualified personnel only. Verify the 48VAC 60Hz coil supply, respect AC-3/AC1 ratings, tighten terminals to 2.5–3 Nm, and operate within the specified temperature and altitude limits.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BF3800A04860 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| HS Code | 85365080 |
| Barcode | 8013975161272 |
| Coil Voltage | 48V |
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